Appalachian State looks to cover the Mountaineers-Spartans pointspread on Thursday and improve its overall 3-2 mark when they host UNC Greensboro in college basketball action.

This season, the Mountaineers are 3-2 overall and 1-1 ATS ATS, while the Spartans are 2-4 and 1-3 ATS against the number. As for the totals, Appalachian State boasts a 0-2 on the OU, and UNC Greensboro is 1-2-1.



View UNC Greensboro vs Appalachian State Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Bettors looking to back visiting UNC Greensboro before tip-off in this one will find them as 11-point underdogs.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Mountaineers - Spartans odds would favor the Mountaineers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Appalachian State is rated No. 12 in the current Odds Shark poll, while UNC Greensboro is at No. 319. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 74-54 win for the Mountaineers.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Appalachian State's No. 18-rated squad against UNC Greensboro's No. 235-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Appalachian State rates No. 102 in the country with 7 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 102 nationally with 7 per match.

Defensively, UNC Greensboro features the nation's No. 332-rated defense on the road, allowing 86.8 points per game. Appalachian State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 180 nationally in scoring at home.

UNC Greensboro lost its last outing, an 87-65 result against North Carolina A&T on November 28. UNC Greensboro was run off the court by the Aggies on Monday as North Carolina A&T routed them 87-65 at Corbett Center.

Appalachian State was an 81-58 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Milligan. Appalachian State cruised to victory on Saturday, running Milligan out of the gym and running up an 81-58 score at Holmes Convocation Center.


UNC Greensboro Spartans Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Western Carolina are 3-7
After playing North Carolina A&T are 2-6
After a loss are 5-5

Appalachian State Mountaineers Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Georgia Southern are 7-3
After playing Milligan are 2-3
After a win are 6-4

A few Spartans at Mountaineers trends to consider:
UNC Greensboro is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Appalachian State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Appalachian State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing UNC Greensboro
Appalachian State is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Appalachian State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against UNC Greensboro


Next up:
UNC Greensboro at Western Carolina, Saturday, December 3
Appalachian State at Georgia Southern, Saturday, December 3